Pepe Reina hopes his Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard will not be tempted by Real Madrid and will instead see out his career at Anfield. Gerrard has long been linked with a move to Madrid and speculation has increased since José Mourinho took over at the club, as the former Chelsea manager is a long-time admirer of the Liverpool captain.

The England midfielder has spent his entire career at Anfield but is thought to be disgruntled by his team's lack of success. However, Reina has asked him not to abandon Anfield for the Bernabéu.

"I hope Gerrard doesn't bring anything to Real Madrid and that he stays a long time at Liverpool, that he is with us for the rest of his career," the Spain goalkeeper said.

"I understand that something will happen, that Real Madrid's interest in Gerrard will become manifest because Mourinho knows him very well and he is a footballer who can play in any team in the world. He is part of the elite, among the 10 best in the world because he is a very complete footballer. Let's hope they don't take him away."